Sales Associate at S&P Global

London, England, United Kingdom

S&P Global  Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Data ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Fluency in English
  • Additional European language skills preferred (strong preference: Italian)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 1+ years in Client Services, Sales Support, or similar role
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce
  • Ability to solve complex problems in a timely and accurate manner for internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to maintain a balanced focus between daily duties and larger scale projects
  • Strong analytical abilities to discover discrepancies, potential improvements in workflows and systems, and new revenue-generating opportunities
  • Knowledge of Tableau, Salesforce, Microsoft Power BI or other data visualization tools advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Sales team to respond to and process inquiries via Salesforce (e.g., new licensing and entitlements, client billing & reporting, client renewals/usage statistics, client prospectus language, existing client maintenance & day-to-day user care)
  • Process Sales deals - Sales Orders, Opportunities and Entitlements (Data, IP and Custom), Agreement Drafting & Negotiation with internal and external legal teams
  • Effectively collaborate with internal teams such as Finance, Product Management, Data Product management, Client Services, Legal
  • Work on both sales and strategic based projects that assist with general workflow efficiencies
  • Drive customer satisfaction and adoption within existing accounts
  • Hold weekly meetings with Sales Representatives to provide them with relevant statistics, KPIs and updates on key regional/global initiatives
  • Assist clients by processing sales requests, cancellations, or amendments to existing agreements
  • Provide sales support for all stages of the sales cycle in collaboration with Client Coverage Team, Legal, Commercial Data Services, Finance and Client Services teams

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SalesforceMS OfficeExcelPowerPointSales SupportClient ServicesAgreement DraftingSales OrdersClient BillingRenewals

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for this Sales Associate role?

Candidates need fluency in English, with additional European language skills preferred (strong preference for Italian), a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 1+ years in Client Services, Sales Support, or similar, proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce, plus strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What teams will I collaborate with in this role?

You will be paired with members of the Client Coverage Team, and collaborate closely with Legal, Commercial Data Services, Finance, Client Services, Product Management, Data Product Management, and the regional Inside Sales team.

What makes a strong candidate stand out for this position?

Strong candidates will have knowledge of data visualization tools like Tableau, Salesforce, or Microsoft Power BI, as well as additional European language skills especially Italian, to enhance their fit for supporting sales and client services in the region.

S&P Global

Provides financial information and analytics services

About S&P Global

S&P Global provides financial information and analytics to a wide range of clients, including investors, corporations, and governments. The company offers services such as credit ratings, market intelligence, and indices, which help clients understand and navigate the global financial market. S&P Global's products work by utilizing advanced data analytics and research to deliver insights that assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks. Unlike many competitors, S&P Global has a diverse range of divisions, including S&P Global Ratings and S&P Dow Jones Indices, which allows it to cater to various financial needs. The company's goal is to support clients in driving growth while also committing to corporate responsibility and positive societal impact.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1917Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Employee Discounts

Risks

Integration challenges with new acquisitions like ProntoNLP may cause operational issues.
Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Brooklyn Investment Group.
Dependence on volatile credit ratings market could impact revenue stability.

Differentiation

S&P Global integrates advanced AI tools for superior financial analytics capabilities.
The company offers comprehensive ESG solutions, meeting growing sustainability demands.
S&P Global's diverse divisions provide a wide range of financial services globally.

Upsides

Acquisition of ProntoNLP boosts data analytics and sentiment scoring capabilities.
Rising demand for ESG data enhances S&P Global's market position.
Expansion into India strengthens S&P Global's research and insights offerings.

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